The economic after the great turmoil of the war contributed to widespread of racial unrest.
African American had moved north during the war to take factory jobs. It was hard for returning
soldiers to find a job and an affordable place to live.
Racism produce violence, people blamed African Americans for taking their jobs.
25 race riotsbroke out across the nation during the summer of 1919.
The strikes of 1919 fueled fears that Communist, they were also called the "reds" might seized power. This lead to a nationwide panic known as the"Red Scare".
- The economic after the great turmoil of the war contributed to widespread of racial unrest.
- African American had moved north during the war to take factory jobs. It was hard for returning
soldiers to find a job and an affordable place to live.